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"Dr. Death" granted parole but asks for even earlier release.(Dr. Jack Kevorkian)(Brief article)
Dr. Jack Kevorkian, who has served a little over eight years of his 10-to-25-year sentence for second-degree murder, will be released on parole on June 1, 2007, according to Michigan prison authorities. However, the 78-year-old "mercy-killing" pathologist is petitioning Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm for mercy, for an even earlier release, based on claims of various health problems, including diabetes, hardening of the arteries, and vertigo. However, Kevorkian, who defiantly boasted of assisting in over 130 deaths, has shown no remorse or repentance for his actions.
The disability activist group Not Dead Yet, which opposes euthanasia and assisted suicide, expressed disappointment over the parole announcement and predicted that after being released, Kevorkian "will show near-miraculous 'recovery' from his alleged grave medical problems." "He has announced that he plans to speak and write," the group's press release noted. "We expect him to suddenly show ...
- Kevorkian Looks Forward to Heading Home.
- News wire article from: The America's Intelligence Wire December 14, 2006 700+ words
...defiant tone has changed. Kevorkian vows he will never again...Mayer Morganroth, said Kevorkian plans to live with friends...Granholm on Thursday for an earlier release date for his client, who...release four times. He said Kevorkian has several health problems...
- Kevorkian attends death of 27-year-old Arizona man.(Originated from...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Betzold, Michael May 12, 1995 700+ words
...and a message delivered to them in Jack Kevorkian's Volkswagen van. The body was that...disease. The apparent message was that Kevorkian's five-year crusade had reached new...week. Attorney Geoffrey Fieger said Kevorkian got the body to the jailhouse complex...
- Kevorkian ends hunger strike, plans public campaign as court action remains...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Betzold, Michael Zeman, David December 17, 1993 700+ words
DETROIT _ Dr. Jack Kevorkian gave up his lone-wolf crusade Friday...attorney Geoffrey Fieger said. Kevorkian made the vow himself Friday as an...chin covered with white stubble, Kevorkian said weakly but firmly: ``I must...
- Kevorkian hospitalized for chest pains. (Originated from Knight-Ridder...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Brasier, L.L. December 13, 1993 700+ words
PONTIAC, Mich. _ Dr. Jack Kevorkian was admitted to a hospital for observation...Medical Center in Pontiac, where Kevorkian was taken, all but ruled out a...strike. ``I do not think Dr. Kevorkian had a heart attack,'' said Dr...
- Kevorkian arraigned on one felony count of assisted suicide. (Originated from...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Ghannam, Jeffrey S. Zeman, David Fornoff, Robin August 17, 1993 700+ words
...a law banning assisted suicide, Jack Kevorkian Tuesday portrayed himself as a pioneer...4 death of a Novi, Mich., man, Kevorkian compared himself to Galileo whose scientific...at his strategy in the criminal case, Kevorkian said assisted suicide is a medical issue...
- Kevorkian charged with first-degree murder, released on bond.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Murphy, L.L. Brasier And Erin Lee Martin Brian November 26, 1998 700+ words
...stroke of a pen, murder suspect Jack Kevorkian walked out of a Waterford Township courtroom...County Prosecutor David Gorcyca answered Kevorkian's public challenge in a big way Wednesday...nationally televised death of Thomas Youk. Kevorkian surrendered himself to Waterford Township...
- Kevorkian faces a potential life prison term when sentenced April 14.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Murphy, Brian March 29, 1999 700+ words
DETROIT _ Dr. Jack Kevorkian faces the possibility of dying in...murder in the death of Thomas Youk. Kevorkian, 70, who had mocked the murder charge...Prosecutor David Gorcyca predicted Kevorkian would face a minimum sentence of 10...
- Kevorkian brings his show on life and death to D.C.(Originated from...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Montgomery, Lori July 29, 1996 700+ words
...TV special on AIDS, features Jack Kevorkian warning that people who don't practice...to commit suicide is beyond me,'' Kevorkian concludes. The ad was part of the traveling...elderly women and a signature speech from Kevorkian indicting the ``corrupt'' social...
- Kevorkian breaks his own rules in rush to fulfill his clients' desire to...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Cheyfitz, Kirk March 14, 1997 700+ words
...people kill themselves, Dr. Jack Kevorkian has consistently violated most of...Geoffrey Fieger, have insisted Kevorkian follows strict guidelines. But those claims do not hold up. Actually, Kevorkian appears most consistent at ignoring...
- Kevorkian arraigned on second felony charge, remains free on bond. (Originated...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Zeman, David September 14, 1993 700+ words
REDFORD, Mich. _ Jack Kevorkian remained free and fed Tuesday after his arraignment...roared one in a cluster of fans hailing Kevorkian's departure from the small brick courthouse. Kevorkian, 65, attired in a cheerful blue golf cardigan...
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